Below is a list of what the Staff at My Golf Concierge consider as the Top 10 Golf Destinations You Must Visit. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Scottsdale, Arizona Ireland Scotland Pebble Beach Bandon Dunes Alberta Canada Orlando, Florida Robert Trent Jones Trail Bermuda

Below is a list of what the Staff at My Golf Concierge consider as the Top 5 Golf Resorts in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Westin Kierland Resort Acacia Golf Course Ironwood Golf Course Mesquite Golf Course Phoenician Resort Canyon Golf Course Oasis Golf Course Desert Golf Course Four Seasons Hotel Troon North – Pinnacle Golf Course [...]

Below is a list of what the Staff at My Golf Concierge consider as the Top 10 Golf Courses in Phoenix and Scottsdale. TPC Stadium Troon North – Pinnacle Greyhawk – Talon We Ko Pa – Cholla Course Kierland – Acacia & Ironwood Course Phoenician Eagle Mountain SunRidge Canyon Superstition Mountain Wildfire – Palmer Course

Below is a list of what the Staff at My Golf Concierge consider as the Top 5 Golf Resorts in Punta Cana & La Romana (Dominican Republic). Casa de Campo in La Romana Teeth of the Dog Dye Fore The Links Punta Cana Resort and Club Corales La Cana Hacienda Marina Sands at Cap Cana [...]

Below is a list of what the Staff at My Golf Concierge consider as the Top 10 Golf Courses in Punta Cana & La Romana (Dominican Republic). Punta Espada Golf Course Corales Golf Club Teeth of the Dog Golf Course Dye Fore Golf Course La Cana Golf Course Cana Bay Golf Course Iberostar Golf Club [...]

Four doors. Four seats. Eight cylinders. Up to this point, others may even have been able to keep up; until the Panamera Turbo and the Panamera Turbo S arrived. They not only join a long line of Porsche Turbo models, they lead the way with their extensive standard equipment combined with a host of features [...]

The game of golf is currently in the middle of a style transformation.  Just tune into any tournament on a Sunday and witness the array of pastels, plaid patterns, bright orange and blues.  These days, touring professionals are putting as much thought into outfit coordination as they are their short game.  Hot on the heels [...]

The Glenmorangie distillery in the Scottish Highlands, was founded in 1843 by William Matheson in Tain, a millennium-old royal burgh on the south shores of Dornoch Firth. Today, Glenmorangie, Gaelic for Valley of Tranquility and rhyming with orangey offers its discerning customers 11 different whiskies with approximately 140 different aromas. It all started back in [...]

  As the days get shorter and heat of summer fades, ring in the crisp months of fall with Kahlua cinnamon spice ($20).  Nothing celebrates fall more than the warmth of this special new rum and coffee liquor from Veracruz, Mexico, infused with the flavors of brown sugar, and cinnamon. Whether served neat, on the [...]

You can stand in a grocery aisle for 20 minutes and stare at the dizzying variety of nutrition bars before buying one, or you can consider  the suggestions of nutritionists to help narrow your choice.  Amanda Carlson-Phillips, a certified sports dietitian, says nuts or raw fruit are healthier snacks, but if you want a nutrition [...]

In 2007, David left his day job to pursue his passion of painting and sculpting pop culture icons. O’Keefe’s work is transformative, capturing not just the likeness of his subjects, but their personalities as well. He has recently released an epic depiction of the characters from The Godfather and of the entire I Love Lucy [...]

Some things in life bear repeating, and traveling South to Turnberry Isle Miami ranks extremely high on the Repeatability Scale!  Florida Golf Central recently had the indubitable pleasure of “staying and playing” at one of the most unique properties existing in Southeast Florida. During this visit, we were invited to stay in the Magnolia side [...]

Just in time for the Summertime.  The Glenrothes is proud to release the limited edition John Ramsay vintage whisky – the perfect gift for any discerning whisky fan in the family. The Glenrothes, the leading vintage distilled single malt Scotch, pays homage to John Ramsay, one of the original ‘Malt Masters’ at their Speyside distillery.  [...]

Just 55 miles off the coast of South Florida lies a pristine palm-filled paradise, Radisson Our Lucaya Resort, Grand Bahama Island.  Situated on 7.5 magnificent oceanfront acres, here you will everything you could possibly wish for in an idyllic tropical vacation.  From sparkling pools and an abundant selection of water sports to exciting dining and [...]

As summer slips away and the days grow short, golfers begin to contemplate tropical, sun-splashed fairways where they can find refuge during the long, winter months. While worthy candidates abound, none offer the unique combination of championship golf, colorful history and superb hospitality served up by Jamaica’s Cinnamon Hill Golf Course and Hilton Rose Hall [...]

  There’s an old golf story which you’ve probably heard.  It’s about a golfer who goes to his doctor to get to get the results of several tests.  The doctor said, “I have good news and bad news.  The good news is that in heaven there are beautiful golf courses in perfect condition, gourmet food, [...]

  If you hang around any hardcore cigar smokers (especially online) you’ll find the term “MCW” used. Mild Cigar Weenie Florida Golf Central, Volume 12,Issue 6, Page 48     It’s a mildly derogatory term used for those people who only smoke mild cigars.  As someone who eats strong cigars for breakfast, I’m here to [...]

Here are some of the handicaps of many of Hollywood’s celebrity golfers (from best to worst): 1. Kenny G – 0 (scratch) – Jazz musician 2. Tony Romo – 1 – NFL quarterback for Dallas Cowboys 3. Adam Baldwin – 2.5 – from The Patriot 4. Jack Wagner – 3.5 – from General Hospital 5. [...]

At My Golf Concierge, we always talk about high-end luxury travel. Well here we have a high-end luxury watch that are reasonably priced and have the “it” factor.  We present you with Eleven Eleven Watches; they come with very colorful and smashing designs inspired by the world of fashion and street wear.  The watches are very [...]

AS TESTED: Antigua Desert Dry XLite Performance Polo PROS: Lightweight, Dry, moisture resistant CONS: Limited use in wintry conditions From The Blog: There are a few advantages to living in South Texas. Great food, diverse culture and best of all, year round golf! While the temperatures do occasionally drop into the 40s, for the most part its [...]

AS TESTED: Dalkey wind and rain shell, Olie base layer PROS: Keeps players warm and dry during cold, wet rounds.  Ollie base layer is very easy to peel on and off as the weather dictates. CONS: The Dalkey outer shell is a little pricey if you don’t play in wet conditions often Until the early [...]

Article written by Madison Freeman Opened in October, Fishing Lodge features an array of amenities, including two themed restaurants, three bars, four pools, a 16th century-style stone wedding chapel, a state-of-the-art fitness center, boutique shops, and 30,000 square feet of event spaces, including a spectacular outdoor amphitheater. Additional restaurants are also soon scheduled to open. [...]

It was a warm, sunny and very breezy day in late March when I visited The Spa at ARIA in Las Vegas. Not the kind of day you might normally want to spend tucked away indoors at a cozy spa, but The Spa at ARIA had some nice surprises in store for me.  It seems [...]

“Come out and visit and bring your son”, my cousin’s wife from Scottsdale has been saying for years.  I took her up on the offer in the spring of 2009 and traveled solo to Scottsdale to spend time with family and to visit some of the acclaimed spas that The Valley (as the locals call [...]

As a tradition in my household, I receive a bottle of scotch for Father’s Day.  Perhaps this is why I look forward to that hot June day far more than any other holiday on the calendar, as it is time to try a dram of something my wife and daughter thought I would enjoy.  This [...]

Everything about the Balvenie rings tradition.  As one of the last distilleries to grow their own barley, malt in original maltings, and employ coopers to tend the casks, Balvenie whisky gets a big push forward before you even taste it.  With the foundation for the distillery laid in 1886, the Balvenie remains one of Scotland’s [...]

Marketing got the best of me on Ballentine’s Finest.  One of my favorite PGA Tour pros, Graeme McDowell, endorses Ballantine’s.  Beyond that, I had never tried it.  I figured that if my favorite Northern Irish Major winner was on board, then I was too.  I set out to find a bottle at my local spirits [...]

It’s amazing what 6 years does to Glenlivet.  Six years turns an everyday scotch of somewhat normal status into a rich, satisfying utility scotch that serves well pre and post dinner.  Wonderful holiday spices and dark fruit come alive with a small amount of ice and nothing else.  This scotch, when served neat, will leave [...]

La Aurora Barrel Aged Robusto Country of Origin – Dominican Republic Size – 5X 50 Shape – Robusto MSRP – $7.00 Wrapper – Dom Rep Filler – Dom Rep, Nicaragua Binder – Dom Rep Appearance – 6 Construction – 7.5 Flavor – 8.5 Overall Rating – 7.333333 Tasting Notes – Some visible veins in this [...]

Onyx Reserve Maduro No. 4 Country of Origin – Dominican Republic Size – 5 x 44 Appearance – 5.5 Shape – Corona Construction – 8 MSRP – $ 4.75 Flavor – 7.5 Wrapper – Connecticut Overall Rating – 7 Filler – Dom Rep, Nicaragua, Peru Binder – Nicaragua Tasting notes – Sweet wrapper with woodsy [...]

Johnnie Walker Red Label, as the workhorse of the JW stable, is widely considered to be the most popular blend of Walker worldwide.  According to wikipedia, it was a favorite of Winston Churchill (who took his with soda) and King George V enjoyed it so much that he granted a Royal Warrant to the company [...]

  Montecristo Afrique Machame Tasting notes – Medium bodied smoke with woodsy flavor and hints of cocoa. Had some trouble staying lit. Decent smoke but expected more for a Montecristo brand. Country of Origin – Dominican Republic   Size – 5 x 44 Appearance – 6 Shape – Corona Construction – 7.5 Flavor – 6 [...]

On a sunny and beautiful December morning in Orlando, I am heading to what many would consider the Golf Mecca of the Caribbean – Montego Bay, Jamaica! I have been to Montego Bay before, but this trip is different for all of the right reasons; plentiful golf, sun-kissed beaches, jerk chicken layered over rice & [...]